Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunpower monitoring down?

2025-01-23 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
If it's an Enphase-based SunPower system, Enphase has a program to transition owners to their Enlighten portal. The customer pays Enphase directly and their field service techs will install a Gateway and get it programmed to work with the SunPower branded microinverters. I do not believe this retai

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Home Back-Ups

2025-01-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
We get the same calls and decline to get involved. We just tell people that consumer-grade products purchased online are geared toward the DIY market, not professional solar installers. I am not putting my reputation on the line for these brands. The other call we get frequently now is about EG4 p

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Modules with short leads

2025-01-04 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I haven't seen these short leads on a module yet. I would not buy these modules due to MLPE needs. They might be viable with Tesla's MCI RSD solution, but I can't see making up custom cables for each panel of even each row of a ground rack. These must be for a specific segment of the market. Thank

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-12-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
that wasn't > present in the original.. > > > > > On Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 7:16 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> I wrote in another thread about an off-grid quad Sol-Ark system that was >> shutting down

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-12-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Just a follow-up to this saga... After many many more hours of diagnostics with tech support, often repeated on subsequent calls, I finally had to get irritated enough to demand that they just swap out the inverter. On three different calls they made me take the inverter out of parallel mode and ru

Re: [RE-wrenches] General Liability insurance for solar installation

2024-12-05 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
This is probably going to be largely state specific since insurance companies are regulated by state. We use Builder's Insurance Company (I think also known as American Builders Insurance) and we are happy with them. The cost is always too much with insurance in my experience, but they handled our

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-11-15 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I'm pretty sure it was mentioned in another thread that similar faults would not cause Midnite AIO paralleled inverters to fault out. I'm not familiar with their protocol used for paralleling, but if it is true, that would be far superior.At a minimum, I would think Sol-Ark inverters with CANBus co

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-11-10 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
ewer one to match. Not sure if that's what is happening at your > site but after extensive troubleshooting our conclusion was one inverter > was sensing something in the other inverter. May be worth checking to see > if they are all the exact same hardware. > Good luck. > >

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 12K AC Input LED Meaning

2024-11-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Hi all, This is just a PSA in case it helps someone in the future. I was under the impression that the AC Input LED on the Sol-Ark inverters meant that there is "good" AC detected by the inverter on the grid terminals and after some period of delay, something should start happening based on how th

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-11-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
: > Jason, > Everything points to a internal issue maybe with a CT, ribbon connection > or just a bad board, regardless a new inverter is the key and solark should > really want to investigate the issue themselves anyway. > Fun times > > On Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 7:16 AM Jason Szumlanski

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-11-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
t you were talking about! : ) > > On Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 7:16 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> I wrote in another thread about an off-grid quad Sol-Ark system that was >> shutting down due to parallel stop when one of th

[RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-11-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I wrote in another thread about an off-grid quad Sol-Ark system that was shutting down due to parallel stop when one of the four inverters experienced a DC PV fault, and how that shutdown is far from ideal. The same system is down once again, this time due to an AC fault code. The homeowner starte

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge Site Transfers to New Contractor

2024-10-31 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
t; 877-312-7456 (General) > m...@sesre.com > > > > Check out our amazing new website and social media updates: www.sesre.com > > <http://www.sesre.com/> <https://www.facebook.com/SolarEnergySolutionsLLC> > <https://www.instagram.com/solarenergysols> > <htt

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge Site Transfers to New Contractor

2024-10-31 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I don't understand how SolarEdge expects contractors to support their products effectively when it takes so long for a site transfer to go through. I have picked up so many service clients with SolarEdge issues due to companies dropping like flies in Florida. If you get on site and can't have the m

[RE-wrenches] Whole Home UPS, Generator Charging

2024-10-28 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
We are seeing an uptick in consumers looking for whole home battery backup systems without solar panels for shorter grid outages. They either want battery only or battery with generator charging capability, either portable or fixed. I was planning on offering primarily Sol-Ark 15k for this scenari

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Crimper and Stripper Recommendations and Questions

2024-10-23 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
It > compresses the cable from all sides and compresses circumference so it’s > less of an uphill battle when stripping and shoving. > > On Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> I use that Gree

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Crimper and Stripper Recommendations and Questions

2024-10-23 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I use that Greenlee stripper (buta cheap knockoff) sometimes when using Allan's suggested double radial cut method, and it works well, but you have to make sure the depth adjustment is set properly for the cable you are using. With practice it can make nice cuts around the circumference. Jason Szu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Crimper and Stripper Recommendations and Questions

2024-10-22 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
x27;t remove it from the cable. > Press the cable end into the lug opening as far as it will go; the ring of > insulation holds the strands together. Slit the ring and push it the rest > of the way into the lug. Crimp. > Allan > > On 10/22/2024 12:03 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Crimper and Stripper Recommendations and Questions

2024-10-22 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Maybe it's the lugs I am using, but even when I VERY carefully strip 4/0 fine stranded cable, it is very difficult to get all strands into the lugs. I don't think a mechanical stripper would be workable, but maybe I'm doing something wrong. I gave up on Magna Lugs in favor of the flared lugs from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Nice wedge

2024-10-19 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I love to sit on them on the roof and watch my guys work. Haha. But seriously, I find them best as a place to rest tools and boxes of product. My installers don't like to constantly move them around to stand on them. I did use them on a 12/12 pitch 5V metal roof job once, and they were viable, but

Re: [RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

2024-10-18 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I recall Magnum making a mobile version of their inverters that were a perfect fit when I took a run at making mobile solar trailers 15 years ago before lightweight LiPO batteries were a viable option. I built and sold quite a few of those units and really liked the Magnum inverters' performance. I

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-15 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
n upper roof array. >>> >>> After further investigation, I found several modules with broken glass. >>> After replacing the mods, all is well. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Maverick >>> >>> Maverick Brown >>> Off-Grid Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-15 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
tem for normal operation, but if the inverter system >> errors out, the ATS can start the generator and activate the bypass-- all >> unattended. >> >> William >> >> >> >> Miller Solar >> >> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-14 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
| Florida Solar Design Group >>> NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP) >>> Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956 >>> Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13013208 >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM Lou Russo via RE-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-14 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
the rich history and traditions that characterise this land >>> that we all consider home. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, 10 Oct 2024 at 14:59, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches < >>> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Alo

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
ssue. So much so that I >>> dropped what I was doing and called Sol-Ark to confirm. Mind you this was >>> level 1 support, but I was told this is what the Sol-Arks are supposed to >>> do and it is a feature not a bug. Their take is if there is any fault on >>>

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
27;s more likely water in a J-box or possibly physical damage, >>> but someone passed by the property and did not observe any physical damage >>> to the array. >>> >>> Jason Szumlanski >>> Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group >>> NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
nder Remote Power > • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection > maver...@mavericksolar.com > 512-460-9825 > > > > On Oct 11, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >  > By shutting off the PV disconnects on the two af

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
gt;> any one string, the Sol-Ark assumes the worst and shuts everything down. >> >> I wonder what solutions could be implemented on future installs to >> prevent this from happening? >> >> Aloha, >> >> Lou Russo >> Owner >> l...@spreesolarsystems.co

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
implemented on future installs to prevent > this from happening? > > Aloha, > > Lou Russo > Owner > l...@spreesolarsystems.com > Office - 808 345 6762 > Spree Solar Systems LLC > CT-34322 > > > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 11:45 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
nt this from happening?  Aloha, Lou Russo  Owner l...@spreesolarsystems.com Office - 808 345 6762 Spree Solar Systems LLC  CT-34322 On Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 11:45 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <re-wrenc...@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: I think it's more likely water

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-10 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
off the generator as long as someone is there > to throw the switch. > > Cheers, > Dave > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2024, 4:58 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> We have been talking a lot recently about all-in-ones. I ju

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-10 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
ified Solar Contractor CVC56956 Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13013208 On Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM Jay wrote: > Jason > What’s the possibllity it was a lighting strike? > > Jay > > On Oct 10, 2024, at 2:57 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-w

[RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-10 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
We have been talking a lot recently about all-in-ones. I just had a massive fail during Hurricane Milton with a quad Sol-Ark 15K off-grid system that deserves some discussion about whether AIO is a good idea if it can't build in some resilience to errors. I'm not sure if the new Midnite unit is bet

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

2024-10-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
jay wrote: > >> Thats all super helpful, appreciate the advice everyone. >> >> I’ve not used the sol ark 15 and just wanted to make sure I wasn’t >> missing anything about battery options. >> >> And specifically the ones that don’t seem to play well. >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

2024-10-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
nd a succinct way > to run conduit from the battery enclosure to the Sol Ark? > > On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 7:39 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> Jay, >> >> I should mention I have a couple of customers

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

2024-10-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
hing about battery options. > > And specifically the ones that don’t seem to play well. > > Jay > > > > > > On Oct 9, 2024, at 2:56 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > > HomeGrid works great with Sol-Ark. C

Re: [RE-wrenches] Racking on residential rooftops

2024-10-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
We tried everything from lasers to string lines over the years. We settled on eyeballing it. We use string lines on very long rows where a small error can have a big impact. One tricky thing is metal roofs with vertical seams. Rarely are the roof sheets perfectly perpendicular to the eave. You hav

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

2024-10-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
HomeGrid works great with Sol-Ark. Closed loop comms reports battery SOC from BMS. Parallel stacks install easily. Customer support is competent and patient, in my experience. The best part is the ability to easily add batteries. On Sunday I had a client with two stacks of five batteries each call

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Batteries and IQ7+ Won't Restart

2024-10-01 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
That may be the case, but if the load exceeds the total battery plus microinverter output at the time, the microgrid will still fail. Early in the morning, having IQ8s won't make much difference versus IQ7s. It might help at high irradiance levels. Rather than load control, another strategy might

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge Battery question

2024-10-01 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I will blast through the certification training before Thursday and let you know what I find. Thanks for the tips on SetApp. Jason Szumlanski Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP) Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956 Florida C

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Batteries and IQ7+ Won't Restart

2024-10-01 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is also the case with IQ8 microinverters. The batteries must be able to sustain the load for up to 6 minutes to allow the microinverters to attempt to charge the battery. If you have loads that exceed the battery output capacity, it could cause the micr

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge Battery question

2024-09-30 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
For you SolarEdge pros... I have a new client with dual 7.6kW Home Hub inverters and single SolarEdge battery. They have been replacing inverters left and right under warranty, but now have at least one working with the help of a local electrician friend. I helped them swap it in the monitoring po

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase excess solar for IQ system controller

2024-09-26 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
That's correct you only need one load controller to commission a sunlight only backup system. Strangely enough, I am sitting in the driveway of a sunlight only backup system owner right now. I found a melted 60A solar breaker in the System Controller (not my installation, contractor is on the run)

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase excess solar for IQ system controller

2024-09-25 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
With IQ8 series microinverters, there is an absolute limit of 64A connected to the IQ Combiner input lugs of the System Controller. The DER port is not for PV. It is for batteries that exceed the limits of the storage port. You can have up to (8) 5P on the Storage lugs and (8) on the DER lugs. But

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I don't really understand the resistance to Enphase on a roof (anymore, at least). We have many thousands of microinverters out there, and I don't even have a dedicated service department. We swap maybe 100 a year at the most at this point, and that includes for systems we didn't install. It's supe

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Enphase DOMINATES the space. I can't see any reason to go another direction. Reliability and service just continues to improve. If you are looking to save a few bucks, I think you will get what you pay for. There isn't enough potential savings in a smaller brand to make it worthwhile. Jason Szuml

Re: [RE-wrenches] Switching to LiFePO4

2024-09-17 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I don’t want to stray too far off track, but it’s worth discussing how challenging it is to predict which manufacturers will be around in a few years. I know this might be a touchy subject, but Enphase is beginning to offer full off-grid support. While I’m fully aware of the drawbacks of their sys

Re: [RE-wrenches] Switching to LiFePO4

2024-09-17 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
It's expensive, but I second Jerry's recommendation. With three subarrays, you should look at the Sol-Ark 15K with three MPPTs. The wiring is so clean with this inverter in most circumstances, even on a retrofit. I am getting more and more comfortable with EG4 LL batteries, mostly out of necessity

Re: [RE-wrenches] Powerwall 3 (contd)

2024-09-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Thanks, Vincent. This is the information I needed. I did read that at least 1 MCI is needed even if you do not require RSD. The MCI instructions are a bit confusing. I know for RSD you need one at the start of a string and at least one every three modules, but it's unclear if you need the MCI-1 o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Powerwall 3

2024-09-10 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
dsolar1.com/> <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > > On 2024-09-10 4:37 pm, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote: > > Certified Powerwall installers, > > Can the PW3 be commissioned for for a completely off

[RE-wrenches] Powerwall 3

2024-09-10 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Certified Powerwall installers, Can the PW3 be commissioned for for a completely off-grid system with DC coupled solar panels with no MCIs. If so, do you need a Gateway 2/3, or can it operate autonomously in this scenario without a Gateway? Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Coupling

2024-08-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
That's interesting on two fronts. I believe the documentation says you can AC couple when off-grid with load side interconnected inverters. It would have to have some mechanism to turn off AC coupled sources for that to work. And it also says there is no modulation and it's on or off only. Strange

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Coupling

2024-08-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
uth out the problem and to get > them to agree to swap inverters. > Good luck and keep us posted on your resolution. > Thanks. > Kirpal > Oregon Solarworks > > > > > On Sat, Aug 24, 2024, 11:32 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Coupling

2024-08-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
is possible that the Enphase system is not > responding, and the Inverter is shutting down to protect the batteries. > > Pieter Huebner > > Project Manager > > Off grid Enterprises > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches *On > Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches >

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Coupling

2024-08-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Hi all, Over the last three days I have had one of this infuriating and frustrating experiences with Sol-Ark where you talk to 3 people and get 10 different answers. At least I think I finally got the right one today. Here is the scenario and problem I was experiencing: At a (very) remote locatio

[RE-wrenches] SunPower Warranty and Monitoring

2024-08-15 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
As another one bites the dust, does anyone have insight into who, if anyone, will take over the warranty for Sunpower branded Enphase microinverters and if the SunPower monitoring will continue to work? Or maybe they can be software updated to work on the Enlighten portal? And also, would a system

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback in general

2024-08-15 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
It has been a few weeks since this was last discussed, and I'm looking for an update from anyone who knows if Outback is likely to exist as we know it going forward. There are virtually none of their products installed locally, but I have a new off-grid client with a quad VFX stack system with mul

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge optimizers require amp deration?

2024-08-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I think the answers you want might be in this document. See Page 5. https://knowledge-center.solaredge.com/sites/kc/files/se_3p_system_design_and_nec.pdf (this document addresses 3-phase design, but it is still applicable) Jason Szumlanski Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group NA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Control System for Main Panel Upgrade Avoidance

2024-08-07 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
op and list them. > > > > > > > > > > But, getting back to your question - one PCS variant is a simple > > > > conductor limit setting that stops controlled equipment output when a > > > > certain set current limit is reached. This, as you point out, may not

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Control System for Main Panel Upgrade Avoidance

2024-08-07 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
This, as you point out, may not be > > > the best choice for large PV/inverter systems. Another PCS setting > > > involves setting a controlled "virtual panel" where all inputs are > > > monitored. This PCS setting can be, for example, 160 Amps in your 200 A > > &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Control System for Main Panel Upgrade Avoidance

2024-08-07 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
la.com/docs/Public/Energy/Powerwall/Powerwall-2-Backup-Gateway-2-Installation-Manual-NA-EN/GUID-D71DFD63-1414-4915-B7A5-7E48703100DE.html] > > > > I'm working on learning more about Enphase systems currently since SunPower > is filing for bankruptcy, so it's good to learn what

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Control System for Main Panel Upgrade Avoidance

2024-08-06 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Backup-Gateway-2-Installation-Manual-NA-EN/GUID-D71DFD63-1414-4915-B7A5-7E48703100DE.html > > I'm working on learning more about Enphase systems currently since SunPower > is filing for bankruptcy, so it's good to learn what Enphase can and can't do > at this point.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral run to critical loads sub-panel

2024-08-01 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I think it depends on how the backup load circuit ungrounded conductors are extended. If they share the same raceway with the inverter AC input and output conductors all the way to the backup subpanel, and there is a neutral connection from the main panel to inverter and inverter to subpanel, the i

[RE-wrenches] Power Control System for Main Panel Upgrade Avoidance

2024-08-01 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Note: This email is written from the perspective of the Enphase terminology, but the concept and question is the same in a general sense. I am having a hard time understanding the logic and benefit of a power control system that is used for avoiding a main panel upgrade in a typical residence. If

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral run to critical loads sub-panel

2024-07-30 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
See 300.3(B). I think that's what you are looking for. Jason Szumlanski Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP) Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956 Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13013208 On Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark with 800A Service

2024-07-18 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
You should be able to parallel 6 CTs (3 per phase) as long as you get the phases and directions right. The question really comes down to whether the Sol-Ark can handle the current from 800A at the CT ratio (which I believe is 2000:1). For practical purposes, on an 800A service, particularly residen

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark with 800A Service

2024-07-18 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
This may or may not be helpful, but are you sure you need the CTs? They are not always required. You would need them for power export limiting or grid peak shaving, but for straight grid-tied with or without battery backup, you don't need them. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On We

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback app

2024-06-17 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I have a few clients on Optics, and one system my family owns, and all of them say the app doesn't work, but the web version does right now. Jason Szumlanski Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP) Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CV

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW6048 HOT!

2024-06-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
net/offgridsolar/ > e-mail offgridsolar@sti.netoffgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060 > > > > > On 2024-06-13 8:01 am, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote: > > > I'm looking at an off-grid quad inverter setup for a client, not my > > installation. One of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW6048 HOT!

2024-06-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
ne is not the master? > > > > *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" ><http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/>https://offgridsolar1.com/ > <https://offgridsolar1.com/> <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW6048 HOT!

2024-06-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
veable air intake filter on the bottom of > the inverter to make sure it’s not clogged up? Check fan operation with a > piece of paper above the inverter – is it blowing air? That’s where I’d > start. > > > > Kevin > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches *On > Behalf Of *Jason

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW6048 HOT!

2024-06-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I'm looking at an off-grid quad inverter setup for a client, not my installation. One of the stacked.inverters is extremely hot, sometimes it goes into F66 and takes down the adjacent inverters with it to F66 probably because of these Xanbus network is broken. I disabled charging and discharging o

Re: [RE-wrenches] HomeGrid Battery Experience

2024-06-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Hi Dana, All, Is there any updated feedback on Outback Radian integration with HomeGrid? I understand it is open loop only. How is this pairing working? I have a client with three GS8048 inverters who is looking for a battery upgrade. He has a neighbor who has new-in-box Homegrid batteries that th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kit Solar

2024-06-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
several companies products to look at. There was a great >> article in Clean energy on this trend a month or two ago. Very popular in >> Europe, slowly growing here. Balcony solar is what I call it. Simple and >> easy. >> >> >> >> Thx >> >> Peter

[RE-wrenches] Kit Solar

2024-06-07 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I am getting more and more requests these days for very small PV systems to run minor AC loads. I recently cobbled together a kit for a security system on a tiki hut. It ended up being more expensive than I wanted it to be and overkill for the application. I just had a local government contact me

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15k solar panel frame grounding

2024-06-05 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
ce panel or in the Sol-Ark > itself) between ground and neutral? If not, this can cause this fault. > > On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 7:03 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> Can anybody clarify the following instruction from the

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15k solar panel frame grounding

2024-06-05 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Can anybody clarify the following instruction from the manual? "GND the panel MOUNTS/FRAMES to any GND outside the circuit via 12AWG wire" Does this mean do not connect the array equipment grounding conductor to the grounding terminal in the inverter? Where would be the suggested place to connect

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Residence ESS and NFPA 855

2024-05-30 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
ttp://www.solarenergy.org > > > > On Thu, May 30, 2024 at 3:17 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> Has anyone dealt with a large ESS installation that exceeds the aggregate >> storage limits in NFPA 855? The limits a

[RE-wrenches] Large Residence ESS and NFPA 855

2024-05-30 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Has anyone dealt with a large ESS installation that exceeds the aggregate storage limits in NFPA 855? The limits are quite low for very large single family homes. I have a situation where we need 120 kWh minimum for an off-grid home. There is a building dedicated for the inverters and batteries tha

[RE-wrenches] Simpliphi Phi 3.8 48V Case Color

2024-05-29 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Is there a difference in the batteries in a white case vs. black case? Are they compatible in terms of paralleling them? Secondary question - I can't find the maximum number of these batteries in parallel. Is anyone aware of the capacity limit? Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group ___

Re: [RE-wrenches] Another one bites the dust?

2024-05-08 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
FWIW, I recently helped a couple of clients who purchased EG4 batteries and needed them installed. Things went surprisingly well. I have another coming up where the client purchased EG4 LifePower4 batteries and Sol-Ark 15k Inverters and got ghosted by their installer, so I'm taking over that one as

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-05-03 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
t;>> for sure. >>>> >>>> Jason Szumlanski >>>> Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group >>>> NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP) >>>> Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956 >>>> Florida Certifi

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-04-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
ystem just for kicks. I'm only using DC for my > Sunfrost and one "emergency light" in the livingroom right now. For your > customer, a small LFP 12v battery (approximately $500 or less) to replace > his old battery bankm and more larger ones for the new AC side with 48V > inv

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-04-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
t; smaller non charging inverter. Unlike Dave, I like these challenges. Maybe > thats why I never seem to make money.!! > > John Blittersdorf > offgridvermont.com > > > On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 7:22 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org&g

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-04-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACwAAQABAAACAkQBADs=3D] On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM Jay via RE-wrenches wrote: > I’ve done this many times > > I use an Iota or power max charger to run the DC. > > Jay > > > On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:42 PM, Jason Szumlanski

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-04-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
.net > text 209 813 0060* > > > On 2024-04-23 2:40 pm, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote: > > I have an off-grid client who is working on replacing old equipment at a > cabin. He has a lot of 12 volt distribution in the house for lighting, > fans, and a 12 volt refriger

[RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-04-23 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I have an off-grid client who is working on replacing old equipment at a cabin. He has a lot of 12 volt distribution in the house for lighting, fans, and a 12 volt refrigerator. He also has 120 volt AC loads that run through a separate distribution panel where the only source is a 2000 Watt Honda g

[RE-wrenches] Generator Charging Two Systems

2024-04-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Hi all, I have a unique opportunity to put solar panels with battery backup on two adjacent homes on the same property for a client. The homes are separately metered with netmetering available. It will need dual Sol-Ark 15k on one home and a single Sol-Ark 15k on the other. The client wants to use

Re: [RE-wrenches] Prepping for Bi-directional Charging with Enphase

2024-04-03 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
My understanding is that the EV charger will be compatible with the SC3 but not the SC2. The white paper [https://mailtrack.io/l/90667185047385cae6914b7225cd28f5ef001880?url=https%3A%2F%2Fenphase.com%2Fdownload%2Fbidirectional-ev-charger-white-paper&u=1613865&signature=feaaf6fd1c1cbfdd] says that t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
r service > > > > What size should these breaker be? If your inverter can supply 62.5 AAC, > upsizing for continuous duty and to the next higher standard breaker size > you get 80 amps. If you use 80 amp breakers into and out of each Sol-Arc > you require #4 copper at 75°C. Each in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
>> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >> >> Jason: >> >> >> >> I am wondering on the advisability of hardwiring the outputs of all four >> inverters together. If one inverter fails the other three can backfeed >> into it without any means to disco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:13 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > > William, > > > > > > Thanks for the information on grid peak shaving. That is what I thought > > could be done. The description is a misnomer of sorts (like a lot of things > > in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
> > Miller Solar > > 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 > > 805-438-5600 > > www.millersolar.com > > CA Lic. 773985 > > > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On > Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski via RE-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
it > could be continuous. So you might be able to get away with 62.5 * 4 * 1.25 > = 313A rated conductors. > > Cheers, > Dave > > On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 5:28 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> I am going to hav

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
I am going to have a quad-stack of Sol-Ark 15K for an off-grid 120/240V system with a 150A generator. I know the max real power is 62.5A each inverter including battery and PV. That would be 62.5A x 4 = 250A total. I intend to connect the output of the 4 inverters together with a 5-port Polaris tap

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reroofing grandfathering

2024-03-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
or cost effective to reuse. It's often seized, cross threaded, dirty etc. > > There will be a lot of these coming up... > > Good luck > > On Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 7:29 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> Each

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reroofing grandfathering

2024-03-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Each state and jurisdiction could be different. Some didn't even want a permit around here after Hurricane Irna in 2017. After Hurricane Ian in 2022, virtually all did. As someone who has removed and reinstalled MANY systems to allow for hurricane damaged roof replacements, my approach has always

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enohase tech support

2024-03-15 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Like someone else suggested, they have a vested interest in upgrading people from the M series to IQ microinverters to get out of the warranty obligation the M series presents. Sadly, Enphase's upgrade program was really designed to benefit Enphase in my opinion. So fixing the Envoy-R debacle proba

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enohase tech support

2024-03-15 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Somehow I missed that you said it's an Envoy-S. Which lights are on? There are four, left to right: 1. Cloud connected the Enphase Enlighten (normally green, red if WiFi connected but no Internet) 2. Installer WiFi Access Point (normally off) 3. All assigned micros producing power (no

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